Miscellanies

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Стр. 2 There is nothing else to be found in Lady Mary's papers referring in the least
degree to this circumstance.” Lord Wharncliffe then proceeds to say that this
detention was, “probably, for some pecuniary or interested object;” and he points
out, that ...

Стр. 25 His principal object seemed to be to turn the conversation on the subject of
Parliamentary Reform, and of the influence of the Crown, especially the latter. He
went into a great deal of general speculation, but without much pledging his own
...

Стр. 27 As to the other reform, the great objects have been missed, and some parts have
not done credit to the reformers, and possibly (with the best intentions) the
experiment is hazardous if carried at once to its utmost extent; but whatever we
may ...

Стр. 28 What then is his object? Not to continue his present Ministry; not to patch one with
Lord North and the old Government, who cannot now undertake it even with Lord
Thurlow and Lord Gower; not to depend solely upon Lord Gower. What then is ...

Стр. 62 general. sentiments,. whatever distinctions we might take on more particular
occasions. This was pretty nearly the turn of our conference, and at the end of it
he repeated his pride, pleasure, &c., his wish and endeavour to bring about the object ...

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